Microbiology Technologist

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform testing on patient specimens and to evaluate results for diagnostic use. You will operate and maintain complex instruments, plan work activities, and recognize anomalies to ensure accurate results.

You will also safeguard patient privacy and may assist with specimen procurement. The role emphasizes rapid, precise work and accountability for disseminating accurate patient information while adhering to clinical laboratory

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency).
• High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for aiding physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Operates and maintains complicated instruments and plans work activities.
• Recognizes unusual results and takes prompt action to assure accuracy and validity of test results.
• Maintains patient information confidentiality and may procure specimens from patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency)

High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory. Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients. Performs analyses that may involve a complex network of steps, variable fine-line discriminations of several parameters, correction of a variety of errors, and the operation and maintenance of complicated instruments. Performs assigned duties rapidly and accurately. Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test result. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Duties may also include performance of procedures associated with procurement of specimens from patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency)
• High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Certification not required, but preferred. If certification available, Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required
• Categorical certification in the area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification. Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.